Huntsville Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Huntsville Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Huntsville, Alabama

There are at least 7 colleges in Huntsville, listed and described below. These schools represent 16,398 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 14,572 full-time students, and a reported 2,475 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of Alabama in Huntsville and Alabama A & M University.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Alabama Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

Huntsville is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Huntsville.
A lot of people walk and bicycle in Huntsville.

Featured Colleges in Huntsville (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Strayer University
Hunstville, Alabama

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Master

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Huntsville Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Huntsville Bible College
904 Oakwood Ave
Huntsville, Alabama 35811-1632

Programs: bible studies, theology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 49 students, 65 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Credit for experience.

J F Drake State Technical College
3421 Meridian St N
Huntsville, Alabama 35811

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, industrial electronics tech, administrative assistant, industrial mechanics, accounting technology, cosmetology, computer and info science, HVAC.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 694 students, 698 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges in Huntsville with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Alabama A & M University
4900 Meridian St
Normal, Alabama 35762

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, social work, biology, secondary teaching, psychology, computer and info science, elementary school teaching, marketing.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 5,706 students, 5,345 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Oakwood University
7000 Adventist Blvd NW
Huntsville, Alabama 35896

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biology, social work, elementary school teaching, non-profit management, theology, counseling psychology, registered nursing, marketing.
Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 1,824 students, 1,652 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,260 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-530. Math: 380-500.
Flexibility: AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Alabama in Huntsville
301 Sparkman Dr
Huntsville, Alabama 35899

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, engineering, mechanical engineering, business management, computer and info science, accounting, electrical engineering, biology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 7,264 students, 5,837 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,215 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-620. Math: 500-630.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Virginia College-Huntsville
2800 Bob Wallace Ave
Huntsville, Alabama 35805-9945

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: cosmetology, medical assistant, computer networking, medical coding, office management, massage therapy, corrections and criminal justice, pharmacy tech.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 861 students, 975 full-time equivalent.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
Notable: Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Athens Colleges	1	18,967	3,072

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